General automotive discussion, maintenance, and car talk
Engine & Drivetrain
N47 timing chain failure - prevention guide
AdBlueDelete · 3 months ago
Suspension & Brakes
BMW brake upgrade guide - pads, rotors, big brake kits, and fluid explained
LaunchControl · 2 months ago
Electrical & Electronics
Battery drain issue - F30 losing charge overnight
BimmerFreak · 3 months ago
Want to lower my G20 330i by about 25-30mm. Should I go with lowering springs (Eibach, H&R) or coilovers? Springs are cheaper (300-400 EUR) but coilovers give more adjustability…
Interior & Exterior
Ambient lighting retrofit on E90 - possible?
E90 Daily · 2 months ago
3 months ago
The BMW cooling system is the Achilles heel of most BMW engines. Rather than replacing parts one at a time as they fail, a complete cooling system overhaul replaces everything at…
3 months ago
Ive imported 3 BMWs from Germany to Lithuania. Here are my tips: Always check the VIN on BMW ETK for full spec Use mobile.de or autoscout24.de to find cars Get a pre-purchase…
The eternal debate. N54 vs N55 for tuning. Heres my take after owning both: N54 pros: Twin turbo, more headroom Can make 600hp+ on stock block Huge aftermarket support N54 cons…
4 months ago
BMW recommends brake fluid change every 2 years. Is this really necessary? My F30 is 4 years old and Ive never changed the brake fluid. If I should change it, can I do it myself…
4 months ago
Hot take: the B58 is the best engine BMW has ever made. Better than the S54, S65, or any M engine. Why: Makes 380hp stock in some applications Can easily do 500hp+ with bolt-ons…
4 months ago
F80 M3 prices have been dropping. Seeing clean examples with 50-60k km for around 40-45k EUR. Is this a good time to buy or will prices drop more? The G80 M3 is depreciating fast…
4 months ago
Going to my first track day next month with my M2. Do I need special track day insurance? My regular insurance specifically excludes track use. Ive found some companies that…
BMW recommends oil changes every 30,000 km with their Condition Based Service system. But every mechanic I talk to says this is way too long and will damage the engine. I change…
4 months ago
Getting my new G20 M340i and want to protect the paint. Torn between ceramic coating and PPF (paint protection film). Ceramic coating: ~500 EUR, protects against minor scratches…
5 months ago
Just got my F30 335i tuned (stage 1) and wondering about insurance. Do I need to declare the remap to my insurance company? Ive heard that if you dont declare mods and have an…
5 months ago
Looking at coilovers for my F30. Narrowed it down to: KW V3 (~2200 EUR) - adjustable compression and rebound Bilstein B16 (~1800 EUR) - 10-stage adjustable BC Racing BR (~900…
BMW says the ZF 8HP transmission is "sealed for life" and doesnt need fluid changes. But ZF themselves recommend changing the fluid every 80,000 km. Who do I believe? My F30 has…
5 months ago
